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... accessories 3 The remote control 3 Step 1 Home Theater connections.... 4 • DVD player • TV or monitor • Speakers • AC power supply cord Step 2 Other connections 6 • DVD recorder/VCR • TV or monitor • Cable box or satellite receiver etc. • CD player • CD recorder • Tape deck • Video camera etc. • Antennas • Using speaker terminal B Step Settings 10 3 • Multi control basic • Adjusting speaker setup settings output level For U.S.A. AV Control Receiver Operating Instructions Model No. As...
... accessories 3 The remote control 3 Step 1 Home Theater connections.... 4 • DVD player • TV or monitor • Speakers • AC power supply cord Step 2 Other connections 6 • DVD recorder/VCR • TV or monitor • Cable box or satellite receiver etc. • CD player • CD recorder • Tape deck • Video camera etc. • Antennas • Using speaker terminal B Step Settings 10 3 • Multi control basic • Adjusting speaker setup settings output level For U.S.A. AV Control Receiver Operating Instructions Model No. As...
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... from dust. • Operation can damage your equipment offers. CAUTION! Once you avoid prolonged exposure to your volume control at a safe level. MODEL NUMBER SA-XR50 SERIAL NUMBER 7 meters (23 feet) RQT7487 Transmission window RECEIVER AV SYSTEM DVD TV ^^ -ANALOG 6CH CD TAPE DVD RECORDER VCR -MONITOR 1 4 7 DIRECT TUNING DISC 23 56 89 ENTER 0 >=10 CH VOLUME • Keep the transmission window and the unit's sensor free from it there...
... from dust. • Operation can damage your equipment offers. CAUTION! Once you avoid prolonged exposure to your volume control at a safe level. MODEL NUMBER SA-XR50 SERIAL NUMBER 7 meters (23 feet) RQT7487 Transmission window RECEIVER AV SYSTEM DVD TV ^^ -ANALOG 6CH CD TAPE DVD RECORDER VCR -MONITOR 1 4 7 DIRECT TUNING DISC 23 56 89 ENTER 0 >=10 CH VOLUME • Keep the transmission window and the unit's sensor free from it there...
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...monitor Before connecting 1 Stereo connection cable White (L) Red (R) Coaxial cable 1 1 Placement of speakers 1 1 Video connection cable Speaker cable 1 Turn off all components before making any connections. DVD player AUDIO OUT (SURROUND L, R) AUDIO OUT (CENTER, SUBWOOFER) AUDIO OUT (FRONT L, R) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Changing the digital input settings You can change the settings (á page 10). Note • Use a digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS and record digital sources (á pages 12 and 20). • Use an analog connection to enjoy sources...
...monitor Before connecting 1 Stereo connection cable White (L) Red (R) Coaxial cable 1 1 Placement of speakers 1 1 Video connection cable Speaker cable 1 Turn off all components before making any connections. DVD player AUDIO OUT (SURROUND L, R) AUDIO OUT (CENTER, SUBWOOFER) AUDIO OUT (FRONT L, R) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Changing the digital input settings You can change the settings (á page 10). Note • Use a digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS and record digital sources (á pages 12 and 20). • Use an analog connection to enjoy sources...
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... Y PB PR OUT IN IN OUT IN DVR/VCR1 OUT MONITOR OUT IN SUBWOOFER TV VIDEO MONITOR OUT TV IN IN DVD S VIDEO IN Y DVR/VCR1 PB PR DVD IN COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT R FRON AUDIO OUT RQT7487 6 Note the equipment you have connected to record analog sources (á pages 12 and 20). Step 2 2 Step Other connections Stereo connection cable White (L) Red (R) Speaker cable Video connection cable S-video connection cable Optical fiber cable Coaxial cable Turn off all components before making any...
... Y PB PR OUT IN IN OUT IN DVR/VCR1 OUT MONITOR OUT IN SUBWOOFER TV VIDEO MONITOR OUT TV IN IN DVD S VIDEO IN Y DVR/VCR1 PB PR DVD IN COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT R FRON AUDIO OUT RQT7487 6 Note the equipment you have connected to record analog sources (á pages 12 and 20). Step 2 2 Step Other connections Stereo connection cable White (L) Red (R) Speaker cable Video connection cable S-video connection cable Optical fiber cable Coaxial cable Turn off all components before making any...
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... N SURROUND FRONT V DVD/DVD 6CH AUDIO OUT IN DVR/VCR1 OUT IN IN OUT MONITOR OUT IN SUBWOOFER TV VIDEO MONITOR OUT TV IN IN DVD S VIDEO IN Y DVR/VCR1 PB PR DVD IN COMPONENT VIDEO Class 2 Wiring R L RL RL FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SPEAKERS (6∼8 ) HAUT-PARLEURS SURRO RQT7487 Note Video input can only be output again through the same type of terminal. 7 To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions...
... N SURROUND FRONT V DVD/DVD 6CH AUDIO OUT IN DVR/VCR1 OUT IN IN OUT MONITOR OUT IN SUBWOOFER TV VIDEO MONITOR OUT TV IN IN DVD S VIDEO IN Y DVR/VCR1 PB PR DVD IN COMPONENT VIDEO Class 2 Wiring R L RL RL FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SPEAKERS (6∼8 ) HAUT-PARLEURS SURRO RQT7487 Note Video input can only be output again through the same type of terminal. 7 To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions...
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Step 2 2 Step Other connections Turn off all components before making any connections. FRON Video camera etc. ^ POWER 8 SPEAKERS A B 6.1CH DECODING VCR 2 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R RQT7487 8 VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT CD player 75Ω GND LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND CENTER SUBWOOFER DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT FM ANT L AM ANT OUT (TV) IN (DVR) IN (DVD) IN (CD) IN OPTICAL OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 DVR/VCR1 DVD TV MONITOR OUT TV IN...
Step 2 2 Step Other connections Turn off all components before making any connections. FRON Video camera etc. ^ POWER 8 SPEAKERS A B 6.1CH DECODING VCR 2 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R RQT7487 8 VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT CD player 75Ω GND LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND CENTER SUBWOOFER DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT FM ANT L AM ANT OUT (TV) IN (DVR) IN (DVD) IN (CD) IN OPTICAL OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 DVR/VCR1 DVD TV MONITOR OUT TV IN...
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... CONTROL] several times to this may cause noise to PCM and plays 1. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS 1. AUTO: Automatically detects the input signal and plays ANALOG: Fixes the input signal to analog and plays DIGITAL: Fixes the input signal to digital and plays PCM FIX: Fixes the input signal to be cut off . MULTI CONTROL PUSH ENTER Main menu is selected when you turn [INPUT SELECTOR]. 1. Select another mode in which you have not. Select. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR Switching Entering SETUP 1 3 Change the settings. • To cancel MULTI CONTROL...
... CONTROL] several times to this may cause noise to PCM and plays 1. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS 1. AUTO: Automatically detects the input signal and plays ANALOG: Fixes the input signal to analog and plays DIGITAL: Fixes the input signal to digital and plays PCM FIX: Fixes the input signal to be cut off . MULTI CONTROL PUSH ENTER Main menu is selected when you turn [INPUT SELECTOR]. 1. Select another mode in which you have not. Select. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR Switching Entering SETUP 1 3 Change the settings. • To cancel MULTI CONTROL...
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..., 1 19, MAX 5 Stop the test signal. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR TV TV, DVR, DVD, CD AUTO AUTO, ANALOG, DIGITAL, PCM FIX For more detailed information on settings refer to "Advanced setup" on SPEAKERS A. (On the main unit) 1 Output the signal. r TV VOL + DVD RECORDER HELP DIMMER TV/VIDEO DVD/HDD SUBWOOFER TEST CENTER MULTI FOCUS REAR - + w q LEVEL EFFECT TEST - + w q LEVEL STEREO/ DTS C (center), RS (right surround), SB (surround back) and LS (left surround) can also change its level while playing something for minimum output, a level between -10 dB and...
..., 1 19, MAX 5 Stop the test signal. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR TV TV, DVR, DVD, CD AUTO AUTO, ANALOG, DIGITAL, PCM FIX For more detailed information on settings refer to "Advanced setup" on SPEAKERS A. (On the main unit) 1 Output the signal. r TV VOL + DVD RECORDER HELP DIMMER TV/VIDEO DVD/HDD SUBWOOFER TEST CENTER MULTI FOCUS REAR - + w q LEVEL EFFECT TEST - + w q LEVEL STEREO/ DTS C (center), RS (right surround), SB (surround back) and LS (left surround) can also change its level while playing something for minimum output, a level between -10 dB and...
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... DECODING mode This mode uses the surround back speaker to create a realistic sound field. SPEAKERS A B 3 Select input. INPUT SELECTOR Step 4 TUNER FM TAPE VCR 2 DVR/VCR1 TUNER AM CD TV DVD 4 Start play 2-channel sources through multi-channels. The unit sets the sound mode (stereo or multi-channel) to standby. PANORAMA Sound is lit, only the CINEMA mode can be used with other DTS and Dolby Digital sources, as well as MPEG 12 • Dolby Digital RF signals from the following modes. w q VOCAL impact. JAZZ Recreates natural sound ambience and direction...
... DECODING mode This mode uses the surround back speaker to create a realistic sound field. SPEAKERS A B 3 Select input. INPUT SELECTOR Step 4 TUNER FM TAPE VCR 2 DVR/VCR1 TUNER AM CD TV DVD 4 Start play 2-channel sources through multi-channels. The unit sets the sound mode (stereo or multi-channel) to standby. PANORAMA Sound is lit, only the CINEMA mode can be used with other DTS and Dolby Digital sources, as well as MPEG 12 • Dolby Digital RF signals from the following modes. w q VOCAL impact. JAZZ Recreates natural sound ambience and direction...
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... selected in the SPEAKERS settings: • You cannot use Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ , DTS NEO:6, or SFC. Sound will now come from the speakers selected in the output level of 192, 176.4 (COAXIAL1), 96, or 88.2 kHz: • You cannot add surround effects with Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ , DTS NEO:6 or SFC. DIRECT NAVIGATOR w ENTER PLAY LIST q DISPLAY RETURN TV VOL - r TV VOL + DVD RECORDER HELP DIMMER TV/VIDEO DVD/HDD SUBWOOFER TEST CENTER MULTI FOCUS REAR - + w q LEVEL EFFECT STEREO/ DTS...
... selected in the SPEAKERS settings: • You cannot use Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ , DTS NEO:6, or SFC. Sound will now come from the speakers selected in the output level of 192, 176.4 (COAXIAL1), 96, or 88.2 kHz: • You cannot add surround effects with Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ , DTS NEO:6 or SFC. DIRECT NAVIGATOR w ENTER PLAY LIST q DISPLAY RETURN TV VOL - r TV VOL + DVD RECORDER HELP DIMMER TV/VIDEO DVD/HDD SUBWOOFER TEST CENTER MULTI FOCUS REAR - + w q LEVEL EFFECT STEREO/ DTS...
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...; Turn the speakers off automatically engages the STEREO/2CH mode (when listening through headphones, for prolonged periods of power. [SPEAKERS, A, B] For selecting speakers A or B. channel source in 2CH MIX mode. Operations RQT7487 [TAPE MONITOR] Lights when the tape monitor is on the 6.1 channel decoding mode. When using the center focus mode. 2CH MIX: Lights when playing a multi- L: Front left channel SB: Surround back channel RS: Surround right channel LFE (Low Frequency Effects): Deep-bass effect. LS: Surround left channel C: Center channel R: Front right channel...
...; Turn the speakers off automatically engages the STEREO/2CH mode (when listening through headphones, for prolonged periods of power. [SPEAKERS, A, B] For selecting speakers A or B. channel source in 2CH MIX mode. Operations RQT7487 [TAPE MONITOR] Lights when the tape monitor is on the 6.1 channel decoding mode. When using the center focus mode. 2CH MIX: Lights when playing a multi- L: Front left channel SB: Surround back channel RS: Surround right channel LFE (Low Frequency Effects): Deep-bass effect. LS: Surround left channel C: Center channel R: Front right channel...
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... selecting a SFC mode: MUSIC or AV/MOVIE RECEIVER AV SYSTEM DVD TV ^^ -ANALOG 6CH CD TAPE DVD RECORDER VCR -MONITOR 123 CH 456 VOLUME 789 DIRECT TUNING ENTER DISC 0 >=10 u/t y/i TUNER/BAND MUTING g TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR w h e ENTER q MENU PLAY LIST q DISPLAY RETURN TV VOL - Operations For your reference • When playing video sources connected to DVR/VCR1 The picture remains on the screen even if you have connected a graphic equalizer to the TAPE terminals. [1, CH, 2] For selecting preset radio channels. [4,3, VOLUME] To adjust...
... selecting a SFC mode: MUSIC or AV/MOVIE RECEIVER AV SYSTEM DVD TV ^^ -ANALOG 6CH CD TAPE DVD RECORDER VCR -MONITOR 123 CH 456 VOLUME 789 DIRECT TUNING ENTER DISC 0 >=10 u/t y/i TUNER/BAND MUTING g TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR w h e ENTER q MENU PLAY LIST q DISPLAY RETURN TV VOL - Operations For your reference • When playing video sources connected to DVR/VCR1 The picture remains on the screen even if you have connected a graphic equalizer to the TAPE terminals. [1, CH, 2] For selecting preset radio channels. [4,3, VOLUME] To adjust...
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... 3. Turn the DVD player off or move it further away from the antennas if this mode. Multi control tuner settings MULTI CONTROL 1 Enter Multi control mode. PRESET: To select the preset channel. Select "TUNER". 2. Press [INPUT SELECTOR]. Tuning stops when a station is found. (Tuning may change the volume, but noise will be displayed. MULTI CONTROL Select MANUAL or PRESET tuning mode 1. Select. Select "FM MODE". 3. This may stop if there is interference.) 123 456 789 DIRECT TUNING DISC 0 Direct tuning RECEIVER AV SYSTEM ^^ DVD TV -ANALOG 6CH CD TAPE DVD...
... 3. Turn the DVD player off or move it further away from the antennas if this mode. Multi control tuner settings MULTI CONTROL 1 Enter Multi control mode. PRESET: To select the preset channel. Select "TUNER". 2. Press [INPUT SELECTOR]. Tuning stops when a station is found. (Tuning may change the volume, but noise will be displayed. MULTI CONTROL Select MANUAL or PRESET tuning mode 1. Select. Select "FM MODE". 3. This may stop if there is interference.) 123 456 789 DIRECT TUNING DISC 0 Direct tuning RECEIVER AV SYSTEM ^^ DVD TV -ANALOG 6CH CD TAPE DVD...
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...ANALOG 6CH CD TAPE DVD RECORDER VCR -MONITOR 123 456 CH CH 456 789 VOLUME 789 ENTER 0 >=10 DIRECT TUNING ENTER DISC 0 >=10 u/t y/i TUNER/BAND MUTING g h TOP MENU e DIRECT q MENU PLAY Selecting preset channels CH or When using the numbered buttons To select a two digit number e.g. 21: [ ≧ 10, ENTER] → [2] → [1] 123 456 789 ENTER 0 >=10 Operations Multi control tuner settings MULTI CONTROL 1 Enter Multi control mode. Select. Select. Manual presetting • During automatic presetting, the memory indicator ( ) flashes and the frequency...
...ANALOG 6CH CD TAPE DVD RECORDER VCR -MONITOR 123 456 CH CH 456 789 VOLUME 789 ENTER 0 >=10 DIRECT TUNING ENTER DISC 0 >=10 u/t y/i TUNER/BAND MUTING g h TOP MENU e DIRECT q MENU PLAY Selecting preset channels CH or When using the numbered buttons To select a two digit number e.g. 21: [ ≧ 10, ENTER] → [2] → [1] 123 456 789 ENTER 0 >=10 Operations Multi control tuner settings MULTI CONTROL 1 Enter Multi control mode. Select. Select. Manual presetting • During automatic presetting, the memory indicator ( ) flashes and the frequency...
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... input signal is PCM or analog stereo. 18 • When DVD ANALOG 6CH is Dolby digital stereo or DTS stereo, this case. • To cancel, perform the same operation again. MULTI-SOURCE RE-MASTER EFFECT 1 EFFECT 1, EFFECT 2, EFFECT 3, EFFECT 4, OFF SUBWOOFER SW 10 ---, MIN, 5, 10, 15, MAX Center focus You can adjust the volume of the center speaker seem like sound is on • You cannot use 6.1CH DECODING mode. The multi rear surround cannot be used in the SPEAKERS settings. DTS...
... input signal is PCM or analog stereo. 18 • When DVD ANALOG 6CH is Dolby digital stereo or DTS stereo, this case. • To cancel, perform the same operation again. MULTI-SOURCE RE-MASTER EFFECT 1 EFFECT 1, EFFECT 2, EFFECT 3, EFFECT 4, OFF SUBWOOFER SW 10 ---, MIN, 5, 10, 15, MAX Center focus You can adjust the volume of the center speaker seem like sound is on • You cannot use 6.1CH DECODING mode. The multi rear surround cannot be used in the SPEAKERS settings. DTS...
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... adjust the level of the INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR bass and treble. • The STEREO mode must be output is displayed. (Multi control mode menus and factory settings á back cover) 2 Change the settings. • To cancel MULTI CONTROL PUSH ENTER Balance 1. When the input signal is Dolby INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR Digital and "DUAL" appears in loud scenes without affecting the sound field. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR It reduces the peak level in the display, the audio to be either analog or PCM signals...
... adjust the level of the INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR bass and treble. • The STEREO mode must be output is displayed. (Multi control mode menus and factory settings á back cover) 2 Change the settings. • To cancel MULTI CONTROL PUSH ENTER Balance 1. When the input signal is Dolby INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR Digital and "DUAL" appears in loud scenes without affecting the sound field. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR It reduces the peak level in the display, the audio to be either analog or PCM signals...
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...components. Select. Press [MULTI CONTROL] several times to show the level. 2. The RESET function 1. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR RESET 3. Connect through the analog terminals and select "ANALOG" input. MULTI CONTROL PUSH ENTER Main menu is recorded. • Some sources do not allow digital recording. DIMMER Sleep timer 1. SLEEP • To cancel MULTI CONTROL 2. However, any preset radio stations will be recorded. Select. It does not control any digital source without copy protection. • When you can record to a tape deck connected to TAPE REC (OUT), a DVD...
...components. Select. Press [MULTI CONTROL] several times to show the level. 2. The RESET function 1. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR RESET 3. Connect through the analog terminals and select "ANALOG" input. MULTI CONTROL PUSH ENTER Main menu is recorded. • Some sources do not allow digital recording. DIMMER Sleep timer 1. SLEEP • To cancel MULTI CONTROL 2. However, any preset radio stations will be recorded. Select. It does not control any digital source without copy protection. • When you can record to a tape deck connected to TAPE REC (OUT), a DVD...
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... speakers that can reproduce a full sound range, particularly the bass range below 100 Hz. Select. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR FRONT FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SUR BACK 3. LARGE: For speakers that cannot adequately 1. S P E A K E R S For the surround back (SUR BACK) and subwoofer (SUB-WFR), select YES if you haven't connected (center or surround). Change the distance so that this bass is displayed. (Multi control mode menus and factory settings á back cover) 2 Select "SETUP 2 (ADVANCE SETUP)". reproduce the bass range. Change the cut -off for bass output...
... speakers that can reproduce a full sound range, particularly the bass range below 100 Hz. Select. INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR FRONT FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SUR BACK 3. LARGE: For speakers that cannot adequately 1. S P E A K E R S For the surround back (SUR BACK) and subwoofer (SUB-WFR), select YES if you haven't connected (center or surround). Change the distance so that this bass is displayed. (Multi control mode menus and factory settings á back cover) 2 Select "SETUP 2 (ADVANCE SETUP)". reproduce the bass range. Change the cut -off for bass output...
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... mV, IHF '66) Input impedance CD, TV, DVD/DVD 6CH, DVR/VCR1, VCR2, TAPE 22 kΩ S/N (IHF A) TV, DVD, DVR/VCR1 (Digital Input) 85 dB (103 dB, IHF '66) Tone controls BASS 50 Hz, +10 to -10 dB TREBLE 20 kHz, +10 to -10 dB Subwoofer frequency response (-6 dB) 7 Hz-200 Hz Digital input (OPTICAL) (COAXIAL) Digital output (OPTICAL) n FM TUNER SECTION Frequency range Sensitivity 50 dB quieting sensitivity MONO STEREO Total harmonic distortion MONO...
... mV, IHF '66) Input impedance CD, TV, DVD/DVD 6CH, DVR/VCR1, VCR2, TAPE 22 kΩ S/N (IHF A) TV, DVD, DVR/VCR1 (Digital Input) 85 dB (103 dB, IHF '66) Tone controls BASS 50 Hz, +10 to -10 dB TREBLE 20 kHz, +10 to -10 dB Subwoofer frequency response (-6 dB) 7 Hz-200 Hz Digital input (OPTICAL) (COAXIAL) Digital output (OPTICAL) n FM TUNER SECTION Frequency range Sensitivity 50 dB quieting sensitivity MONO STEREO Total harmonic distortion MONO...
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... use Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ , DTS NEO:6 or SFC. • Turn DVD ANALOG 6CH off the tape monitor. • Select the correct source. • Change the D-INPUT setting to speakers and other cables, cords, and appliances. - n Multi control mode menus and factory settings (Reference pages are correct. • Turn 6.1CH DECODING mode on . Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. Change the sound mode. 10, 21 13 12 Sound is connected. 5 No sound. decoder indicator is Audio output, but the DTS • Check the DVD player's digital output...
... use Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ , DTS NEO:6 or SFC. • Turn DVD ANALOG 6CH off the tape monitor. • Select the correct source. • Change the D-INPUT setting to speakers and other cables, cords, and appliances. - n Multi control mode menus and factory settings (Reference pages are correct. • Turn 6.1CH DECODING mode on . Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. Change the sound mode. 10, 21 13 12 Sound is connected. 5 No sound. decoder indicator is Audio output, but the DTS • Check the DVD player's digital output...